Straight Edge Hardcore, though very much a presence, is no longer the main focus of the scene. For a span of about twenty years, straight edge, positive bands dominated punk and hardcore. That's mostly been replaced by less, shall we say, obnoxious bands. The boys-club, us against the world lyrical focus is ridiculous but it sure is entertaining! Let's take a look at some bands that still wear the x, use crowd shots as album art, and yell about how shitty cigarettes are.
1.Not Afraid
Hailing from the U.S, Not Afraid play there own band of youth crew hardcore. With guttural, crusty vocals and dark guitar lines, this band is a step above average. I'm assuming the lyrics pertain to the usual hardcore lyrical fair of personal integrity, hard work, and the man keeping us down. They even add a little spice to the hardcore crowd shot, by coloring the picture a shaky brown and putting the logo of the band in a graffiti font instead of BOLD IMPACT.
http://reactrecords.bandcamp.com/album/locked-out
2. xgrossoutx
This band rules. Great cover art. Great music. Think melodic hardcore punk with metal chugs. This band is from Hungary and it shows. Foreign bands tend to avoid the clout surrounding genres and are innovative as a result. Highly recommended.
http://xgrossoutx.bandcamp.com/album/demo
3. Youth XI'm putting this on there solely because of how young the singer clearly is. I'm glad kids can still resonate with hardcore. Song is meh but there's potential there.
http://youthxnw.bandcamp.com/track/progress-single
4. Coke Bust Probably the most hyped band on the list. This is fantastic fastcore. I think this band belongs in the same hall as other Washington DC punk like Minor Threat or Black Flag. Totally fucking amazing.
http://cokebust.bandcamp.com/
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